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Japan's Women-Only Train Carriages Mark 25 Years Amidst Debate

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Japan is marking the 25th anniversary of its women-only train carriages, a measure reintroduced in 1996 to combat sexual harassment. Despite their continued use, some question their necessity, while passengers emphasize their importance due to persistent 'chikan' abuse. The Mainichi newspaper recently raised the question of whether these safe zones are still required. AI

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Japan's Women-Only Train Carriages Mark 25 Years Amidst Debate

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Julian Ryall ·

    Japan’s train gropers still prowl as women-only carriages turn 25

    Mariko was a teenager the day she found herself alone in a near-empty carriage with a man who sat across from her, exposed himself and began to masturbate. Terrified that fleeing or crying out might provoke something worse, she fixed her gaze elsewhere and waited for the next sta…

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